Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Marshall
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Jew Boys Bushrangers; this group stole and terrorised people as they moved about in areas west of Newcastle (Maitland, Scone Dungog etc) till their actions led to the shooting murder of a shopkeeper John Graham at Scone on 21 December 1840.
John was a member of the gang along with George Wilkinson alias Edward Davis "Camden 1833", Robert Chitty "Sophia 1829", James Everett "Mangles 1833", John Shea "Calcutta 1837" & Richard Glanvilleb"Lord Lyndock 1838".
Authorities quickly formed and chased down the gang till they were all captured and bought to trial at Supreme Court on 24 February 1841. All err charged with bush ranging with Shea charged murder the others aid abet murder.
All six were convicted and sentenced to death and hanged on 16 March 1841 in Sydney.
Source; Sydney Herald 10 Dec 1840 p2, 31 Dec 1840 p2 & 17 Mar 1841 p2 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 27 Feb 1841 p2 and The Australian 25 Feb 1841 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 June 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
John was born about 1813 Nottinghamshire
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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John was tried and convicted at Notts Assizes on 22 July 1831 of "steal lambs" and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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John arrived Sydney aged about 19 aboard Clyde on 27 August 1832 with his Indent showing trade "shepherd". A nickname would later be related to him" Wee Harbour Jack"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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John appears on 1837 Census as assigned tonJohn Elliott of Newcastle NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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John was hanged ion 16 March 1841 in Sydney.
Source; Australian Chronicle 16 March 1841 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 June 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/8, p.321
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